Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:02 pm Monday, 4 December 2023.

Severe storms have weakened over Queensland.

Weather Situation
A trough of low pressure and a moist, humid airmass is triggering severe thunderstorms.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in QUEENSLAND.
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
10cm diameter hail was reported at McIntosh Creek earlier this afternoon.
10-12cm diameter hail was also observed at Maryborough.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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